The congressman talked about Senate and current political events then fielded questions from students attending. On Thursday, Oct. 14, Oklahoma Senator James Lankford delivered a short speech and answered students’ questions. TU College Republicans hosted the event. Lankford was first elected to the House in 2010 after spending 15 years as a youth pastor. After […]
Author: Justin Klopfer
Shot for Shot
The Collegian team views and reviews a movie while getting uproariously drunk. Note: All participants in the production of this article are either of legal drinking age or did not consume alcohol during the review process. Disparity in coherent prose should make as much evident. Piper: I did not watch this movie but i think […]
McGirt v. Oklahoma challenged again by Oklahoma AG
Two new petitions seek to move major crimes committed against Native Americans into the jurisdiction of the state. On Sept. 17, Oklahoma Attorney General John O’Connor filed two petitions with the Supreme Court in an attempt to overturn their ruling in the 2020 case, McGirt v. Oklahoma. The petitions involve specific crimes committed by non-Native […]
Julius Jones recommended for commutation
The death row inmate’s fate is now up to Governor Kevin Stitt, who can either accept or reject the board’s decision. On Sept. 13, the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board voted 3 to 1, with one member recusing, to recommend commuting Julius Jones’ death sentence, altering it to life in prison. Adam Luck, the board’s […]
Universities remove standardized test requirements
Many colleges’ applications no longer require SAT or ACT scores in a change that may last beyond the pandemic. For most college-bound high school students, taking the SAT or ACT is an essential part of the application process. A higher score on these tests gives you a greater chance of acceptance and receiving scholarships. These […]
Shot for Shot
The Collegian team views and reviews a movie while getting uproariously drunk. Note: All participants in the production of this article are either of legal drinking age or did not consume alcohol. Disparity in coherent prose should make as much evident. Piper: Corporate america is ruining my life and i think that “Boss Baby” understands […]
Mask and vaccine mandate debate rages on
The Delta variant has brought on a new wave of mandates and countermandates, and TU is stuck in the middle. On May 28, Governor Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 658. The new law banned the creation of any mask mandates in public schools throughout the state of Oklahoma without declaration of a state of emergency, […]
Texas’ abortion law coming to Oklahoma
The law in Texas represents the most extreme abortion regulation in the country, though many other red states may be soon to follow. On Sep. 1, after a 5 to 4 Supreme Court ruling declined to block it, Senate Bill 8 went into effect in Texas. The law, now seen as the most restrictive abortion […]
TU Fully Reopens Despite Delta Surge
Masks are optional as students head back into classrooms for the first time in over a year On May 20, 2021, The University of Tulsa announced initial plans to return to a “new normal” for the fall semester. Classes were to shift back to predominantly in-person and buildings were to return to full capacity. This […]
Five great activities to explore what Tulsa offers
With so much to do in the city of Tulsa, here are some of the best ways to pass time. Tulsa, though not as large as many major cities, is one of the most vibrant areas of the Midwest in terms of culture, entertainment, industry and much more. It seems that a great many people […]